Melissa Sisemore
Rogers,AR
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 18 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Springdale, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Self-employeed
Siloam Springs, AR
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
CNA
Good Shepherd In-Home Senior Care
Springdale, AR
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
CNA
Vantage Point
Fayetteville, AR
11.2010 - 03.2013
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 14-bed Alzheimer's care facility.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Springdale, AR
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for 40-member team.
- Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Oversaw team development according to industry service standards to further customer loyalty.
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to attract and retain quality personnel.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
CNA
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
Rogers, AR
09.2002 - 08.2006
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryan University
Rogers, AR2023
CNA
Petra Allied Health
Springdale, AR2002
High School Diploma -
Central High
Little Rock, AR05.1993
Skills
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Able to lift 150 pounds
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting vital signs
- Catheter change and preparation
- Respiratory equipment training
- Helping with medication
- Performing patient intakes
- Patient relations
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
Timeline
CNA
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
08.2021 - Current
CNA
Self-employeed
09.2016 - 02.2021
CNA
Good Shepherd In-Home Senior Care
11.2013 - 06.2018
CNA
Vantage Point
11.2010 - 03.2013
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2007 - 02.2010
CNA
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
09.2002 - 08.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryan University
CNA
Petra Allied Health
High School Diploma -
Central High
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